Camp TALON (Teen Adventures Learning Ornithology & Nature)

Introduction

TALON is a one-of-a kind camp for teens with a strong interest in the outdoors, birding and ecology. Each day the adventure begins as we travel by charter bus to barrier islands, state parks, wildlife management areas and refuges along Georgia’s coast. Evening classes challenge our campers with presentations and quizzes about bird identification, songs, behavior, flight, migration and other “birdy” topics. At camp’s end we come home with new and improved birding skills, a better understanding of coastal ecology, and great memories!

Length of camp: 6 days, 5 nights.
Availability: Space for 16 campers and two interns.
Serious students: For beginning to experienced birders who don’t mind long, hot, sometimes “buggy” days on beaches and marshes.
Ages: Boys and girls ages 14–19. Older birders who have attended before may be eligible for internships.
3:1 student/teacher ratio. Trips, classes led by biologists, ornithologists and environmental educators, each with 20+ years of experience.
Sponsors: Georgia DNR, TERN, Georgia Ornithological Society and Birds Georgia.

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Camps

The 2025 camp is scheduled for May 31-June 5.

Deadlines and fees:
Until April 14: $450 (paid in full).
April 15-May 1: $500 (paid in full).
Cancellations after May 1, 2025, will not receive $100 of the paid registration fee.

Registration

To make Camp TALON the best learning adventure possible, parents and their teens will be given the chance to fill out a form available starting January 13th as the first step in pre-registration. The information will help potential participants better understand what to expect at TALON and help all determine if this or possibly another DNR camp would be appropriate. Coordinators will respond to applicants within one week.

Scholarship

A limited number of partial ($200) or full ($400) scholarships may be available for teens of families with financial need. If you would like to apply, please fill out the scholarship application online.